CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of China. 50 Cents & 1, 5 & 10 Yuan, 1917 & 1919. P-45b, 58a, 59a & 60a.4 pieces in lot. An important group of four different denominations for these rare notes. All from the Harbin branch with each having superb quality. The earlier 1.10.1917 dated 50 Cent note shows with exchange clause blacked out on the face and back and printed in an olive hue. Fully issued with place name and serial numbers with Harbin overprinted in black at lower center. The quality is striking with original paper and no circulation. A faint teller stamp is present on the lower left center. The three higher denomination notes all come from the 1919 issue with the One, Five and 10 Yuan notes present. All from the Harbin - Manchuria branch and seen with striking color and original paper. One Yuan printed in blue with a strong impression and only a bit of handling and light bend to limit the grade to About Uncirculated. Bank stamp similar to 50 Cent note located at upper left. Five Yuan note seen printed in a dark orange hue with vignette of a pavilion in park at center. Back in purple with light yellow under-print and only a corner tip bend accounts for the circulation for an About Uncirculated grade. Oval Canceled stamp at upper right on face. The important 10 Yuan piece represents the highest denomination for the 1919 issue and is seen printed in a dark brown color with city gate vignette at center. The quality is stunning for a Choice Uncirculated grade. Verso printed in brown with light green under-print. A highly important group and extremely rare as a group and seldom offered at public sale.Choice About Uncirculated
